1. Technician’s list Use : Building a simple refracting telescope Laptops if available Constructing a telescope: Materials : Set of lenses These can be ordered from Sergeant- Welch (1-800-727-4368) part # WL53200-38L A and B, $0.99/lens) Note: These lenses can also be purchased in sets of 20. If you use your own lenses, try to ensure that one lens has at least twice the focal length of the other. The recommended lenses for this activity have focal lengths of 285 mm and 96 mm. Styrofoam cups 40–75 Watt red bulb Desk lamp or flashlight Scissors Blank piece of paper Transparent tape Set of cardboard tubes (paper towel tubes are an 16:06

2. Solar system and The Universe 16:06

3. Syllabus/Unit Code: 2 I’m a Star Lesson number: 5 Lesson Title: Solar System and the Universe Learning OutcomesHow I didTargets Learning Outcome 1: Describe the basic structure of the solar system and the universe. Level 5 I am working at level.....because...................................................... I can move up to level…... by ……………………… ………………… Learning Outcome 2: Describe the methods used to explore the Solar system. Level 6 I am working at level.....because...................................................... I can move up to level…... by ……………………… ………………… Learning Outcome 3: Explain why it is difficult to explore the solar system and the universe using manned exploration. Level 7 I am working at level.....because...................................................... I can move up to level…... by ……………………… ………………… Connector: Recall: Name all the planets that you can remember. Challenge: Can you name them in their order from the Sun?

4. 16:06 Extended Learning Choose a planet, then : 1. Research the conditions of this planet to that of Earth ( e.g. Temperature, length of year and day, etc) 2. Design a mission on how you will explore this planet. Due date: next lesson Research Report Criteria (6 marks total = Level 7): 1) Range of different reliable sources used and references included (books/internet/survey etc), 2) Information written in own words 3) Clear and logical structure to research report including pictures/diagrams which have been referenced 4) No evidence of copy and paste!

5. 16:06 BIG picture What skills will you be developing this lesson? Scientific Investigation skills- by Research and Collecting Secondary data, Planning and Collecting primary data, Analysis and Evaluation. Numeracy- by using formulae in calculations Literacy- by writing well structured sentences and paragraphs ICT- by using Laptops and electronic resources Personal skills- team work, leadership Thinking and Learning skills- organisation, logic, participation, memory, exploration, creativity, judgement, planning, practice. Reflection- through self or peer assessment of each Learning Outcome Key Question: Quick Discussion: What do you already know? How is this lesson relevant to every day life?

6. 16:06 Keywords: Planets Solar system Star Luminous Non-luminous Telescope Magnification probes 1) Create sentences which use the keywords correctly. 2) Put your hand up if there is any key word from the list that you don’t know the meaning of.

7. 16:06 New Information for Learning Outcome 1 Explore and Discover: Visual: Designing probes, telescopes, landers Audio: Discussing the conditions in different planets Kinaesthetic: Examining or building a telescope

8. Mercury Mars Jupiter Saturn Neptune Uranus Pluto Venus Earth New Information for Task 1

9. You can use a mnemonic to remember the order of planets. This is a saying or a rhyme that helps you remember a list of words in a correct order: can you think of an example? “Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain” is used to remember the colours of the visible spectrum of light (or the rainbow).

10. New Information for Task 1 Quick Mini Task! Come up with your own mnemonic to help you remember the order of the planets in the solar system Here is what I came up with! –My Very Easy Method Just Speeds Up Naming Planets.

11. 16:06 Learning Activities for Outcome 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oR5rQ9B oAo&feature=relatedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oR5rQ9B oAo&feature=related What other things are there in our universe? Watch closely the following short video and take notes on the composition of our solar system and the universe.

12. 16:06 Learning Activities for Outcome 1 Task 1: Based on what you know and what you learned from the video, describe the composition or the basic structure of : A. The universe B. Our solar system

13. 16:06 Create Evaluate Analyse Apply Understand Remember Apply (L5) Use Build Execute Develop Construct Identify Plan Select Solve Organise Apply Model Understand (L4) Explain what when where how Rephrase Demonstrate Summarise Contrast Show Predict Compare Clarify Illustrate Categorise Remember (L3) Who What When Where Why Which How Match Define List Choose Name Spell Tell Describe Analyse (L6) Take apart Compare Classify Examine List Distinguish Simplify Theme Conclude Motive Discover Demonstrate your Learning for Outcome 1 Keywords: Which task(s) will you choose to complete? Try to target a level higher than your current level.

14. 16:06 Learning Outcome 1: Review Learning OutcomeHow I didTargets Learning Outcome 1: Composition of the solar system and the universe. Level 5 I am working at level.....because...................................................... I can move up to level…... by …………………… …………………… Go back to your Learning Outcome grid and fill out the ‘How I did’ and the ‘Targets’ column.

15. 16:06 New Information for Learning Outcome 2 Explore and Discover: Visual: Watching the video Audio: listening to the video Kinaesthetic: Constructing a telescope and observing with the convex lens.

16. 16:06 Learning Activities for Outcome 2 In pairs discuss, how do you think the scientists discover and study the universe. Work in pairs: 1.Using a convex lens take turns to observe what happens to the text or diagram on any page of a book. 2.Discuss it with your partner 3.Write a brief description of your observations in your book

17. 16:06 Learning Activities for Outcome 2 In groups of 2-3, work together to construct a simple telescope using the materials provided. In your book, describe how this device could have helped the scientists discover and study the universe and the solar system. What could be other ways in which the universe is being observed and studied?

18. 16:06 Create Evaluate Analyse Apply Understand Remember Apply (L5) Use Build Execute Develop Construct Identify Plan Select Solve Organise Apply Model Analyse (L6) Take apart Compare Classify Examine List Distinguish Simplify Theme Conclude Motive Discover Evaluate (L7) Judge Justify Defend Decide Agree Value Prove Check Criticise Recommend Support Test Demonstrate your Learning for Outcome 2 Keywords: Which task(s) will you choose to complete? Try to target a level higher than your current level.

19. 16:06 Learning Outcome 2: Review Learning OutcomeHow I didTargets Learning Outcome 2: Methods of studying the universe Level 6 I am working at level.....because...................................................... I can move up to level…... by …………………… …………………… Go back to your Learning Outcome grid and fill out the ‘How I did’ and the ‘Targets’ column.

20. 16:06 New Information for Learning Outcome 3 Explore and Discover: Visual: watching the videos Audio: listening to the video and the discussion Kinaesthetic: writing the activity

21. 16:06 Learning Activities for Outcome 3 Challenges of living in space: http://videos.howstuffworks.com/nasa/2211-the- challenges-of-living-in-space-video.htm Task 3: Write your answers in your book Based on what you have learned from the video, explain why it is difficult to investigate planets using manned exploration. Include the following: 1. Health risks 2. Equipments and supplies 3. Consequences of long duration of stay in space

22. 16:06 Create Evaluate Analyse Apply Understand Remember Apply (L5) Use Build Execute Develop Construct Identify Plan Select Solve Organise Apply Model Analyse (L6) Take apart Compare Classify Examine List Distinguish Simplify Theme Conclude Motive Discover Evaluate (L7) Judge Justify Defend Decide Agree Value Prove Check Criticise Recommend Support Test Demonstrate your Learning for Outcome 3 Keywords: Which task(s) will you choose to complete? Try to target a level higher than your current level.

23. 16:06 Learning Outcome 3: Review Learning OutcomesHow I didTargets Learning Outcome 3: Space exploration and its challenges. Level 7 I am working at level.....because...................................................... I can move up to level…... by …………………… …………………… Go back to your Learning Outcome grid and fill out the ‘How I did’ and the ‘Targets’ column.

24. 16:06 Review Swap books with the person next to you and look over their work. Write a WWW and EBI statement. Stand up if you have developed some skills this lesson? What are they? Tell the person next to you three things you have learnt this lesson. Did you successfully complete tasks at your target level? If not, what do you need to do next in order to meet your target level? Record this in your diary to be done as part of your extended learning at home. Is there any part of the lesson you think you need to go over again next lesson? How will you remember what you have learned today for your exam?